Clik here to view.
Completely KIDS – Norris Middle School location (Fall 2016)
On Tuesday afternoon, my service group and I drive out to Norris Middle School to serve the Completely KIDS afterschool program. Participants are Norris Middle students, ranging between grades 6-8. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hello from Ambassador!!!
Since Ambassador is a new site this semester, we want to let everyone know what has been going on there so far. Ambassador is a long-term care facility for kids (and adults, but we work with the kids)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Immigration
This semester we have been learning about immigration. During one meeting, we watched the film “Lost in Detention” to get background knowledge about the current policy and treatment regarding...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Bike Shop
While working at the community bike shop, we have gotten closer as a team. Our service site has allowed us to do hands on work while strengthening our communication skills. Every Friday we dedicate a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Service Has Taught Me
Cortina has taught me the importance of service. Not justice service, but what it means to go to the same service site, be with the same people, on a weekly basis. My weekly service site for the last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Go forth and set the world on fire.”
“Go forth and set the world on fire.” -St. Ignatius of Loyola. This quote summons a lot of ambiguous imagery. What does it mean to set the world on fire? Naturally, the image of demolition and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where in the world are our Cortinians?
My Semester in France By Co-Recruitment Chair Michelle Doyle Since I was a junior in high school, I knew I wanted to be a French major and one day go to France to better learn the language. So as I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Does Cortina Look Like?
Part 1: Community Cortina couldn’t exist without a diverse, yet strong community of members and leadership. Our current Cortinians come from different backgrounds and have a vast variety of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What does Cortina look like?
Part 2: Service and Justice In Cortina, we strive to not only have a strong community with each other, but to connect with communities around us through participating in service and working for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Freshmen 2017 Podcasts!
Check it out! The freshmen have created “Sprouting Justice” podcasts from Dr. K’s Composition class here!
View Article
